Jacksonville, Florida, is well-known for its stunning waterfront, palm trees & sunshine. The part continues to attract a growing population. I moved to the outskirts of the town about seven years ago. I was blissful to get away from snowy winters & outrageous taxes. I was unprepared for hurricane season. Buying a home with a view of the St Johns River was a mistake. I should have been forewarned by the totally renovated study room, replaced appliances & new flooring. These improvements were obviously made due to storm disfigurement. The first time a nasty storm moved through Jacksonville, my home got flooded. Several feet of dirty, odory water filled the house. It caused major disfigurement & left behind a sizable mess. Everything was coated in mud. There was a bad musty odor. I lost my HVAC system, water heater, water pump, dishwasher, stove & refrigerator. All of the flooring was ruined & the walls were stained. There was an influx of pests such as cockroaches, ants & lizards. My insurance was not helpful at all. No way could I afford such expansive repairs. There was no opening of interesting a purchaser by way of the conventional real estate market. After searching around for an alternative, I came across a cash home buyer. This was the perfect answer to the problem of my storm-ravaged house. Selling to a cash purchaser not only avoided the appraisal, inspection & repairs, but eliminated the need to clean. I was able to sell the dwelling in as-is condition. The process was super simple, quick & hassle-free. I set the closing to my convenience & gained the entirety of the amount.